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Thurston County Housing Authority Executive Director Craig Chance speaks to the Tumwater city council about a conversion project for Tumwater Inn.
Thurston Housing Authority is considering converting Tumwater Inn into housing for seniors
The Housing Authority of Thurston County (HATC) is considering purchasing Tumwater Inn on Capitol Boulevard and converting the motel to supportive housing for seniors, said HATC Executive Director … more
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At a meeting held Monday, January 23, 2023, the Olympia Planning Commission approved its work plan for 2023.
Olympia Planning Commission to take a deep dive discussion with builders on affordable housing hurdles
The Olympia Planning Commission wants to have an open discussion with local housebuilders and developers to understand their hurdles in building affordable housing better as part of its work plan for … more
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The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) planning committee reconvened on Monday, January 23, 2023, to appoint five people for two committees –advocating or opposing the ballot measures.
Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee appoints 5 to advocate pro and con positions
The Regional Fire Authority (RFA) Planning Committee appointed five people who will make up two committees that advocate or oppose the creation of the RFA, which is the subject of the voters' ballot … more
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The Olympia Social Justice & Equity Commission had a meeting on January 23, 2023 to discuss the police auditor’s annual report and roles. Police auditor Tara L. Parker briefed the commission about the responsibilities of her office.
Police practice in Olympia: Which oversight model, and which consultant, will the city choose?
Olympia's Social Justice & Equity Commission met yesterday  to discuss the police auditor's annual report and roles. In December last year, the commission was tasked with evaluating … more
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Port Executive Services Director Lisa Parks briefed the Port commission about the proposed amendments to the contract of a federal lobbying firm.
Port of Olympia extends contract with federal lobbying firm Crossroads Strategies
The Port of Olympia commission amended a service agreement with federal lobbying firm Crossroads Strategies during a meeting on Monday, January 23, extending the contract’s term until the end … more
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A family of five, including three children, died in a house fire in rural Thurston County early Saturday morning. Empty frame with a black ribbon, a white rose and five burning candles.
Family of 5 killed in Thurston County house fire
A family of five, including three children, died in a house fire in rural Thurston County early Saturday morning. To view video coverage from King 5 News, to read and watch more, click … more
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Location of the new trail now connecting Tumwater Hill Park and Crosby Boulevard.
Tumwater Hill Park now connected to Crosby Boulevard
A trail connecting Tumwater Hill Park and Crosby Boulevard has been completed, according to the city’s public works committee on Thursday, January 19. The trail is around 1,200 feet long and … more
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Details of the Banyan Trails Timberlane residential project. Olympia's Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference on the Bayan Trails Timberlane project at 709 Sleater Kinney Road NE on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
Olympia Site Plan Committee reviews Bayan Trails housing project on Sleater Kinney Road NE
Bayan Trails Timberlane project was back on Olympia Site Plan Committee table for review on Wednesday, January 18. The proposal was previously to develop 243 multifamily units on a more than 13-acre … more
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At the Olympia City Council meeting on January 17, 2023, councilmembers unanimously approved code amendments expanding the use of electric fences in different zone districts.
Olympia discusses allowing electrified security fences in commercial and industrial districts
On its first reading, the Olympia City Council approved the property protection standards code amendment allowing flexibility in installing and using electric security fences in commercial and … more
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Six members of a youth climate group staged a die-in in front of city council for 22 minutes.
Youth group holds protest against lease agreement for soda bottler
Members of Thurston Youth Climate Coalition held a protest against plans to lease an airport property in Tumwater to Swire, a Coca-Cola bottler, during The Tumwater City Council meeting on Tuesday, … more
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Glen Anderson protests at Sylvester Park on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, a few months into the pandemic. Shown l-r: Bob Ziegler, Glen Anderson, Richard Gaines and Step. Anderson has protested against nuclear weapons at Sylvester Park every Wednesday since March 5, 1980.
Anti-nuke group to hold celebration in Olympia Sunday
An Olympia-based organization is calling on community members to celebrate a treaty to ban nuclear weapons. The Olympia Coalition to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (OCANW) is inviting the public to … more
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Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Director Paul Simmons briefing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee on the aquatic facility construction during the committee’s meeting last Thursday, January 19.
Olympia aquatic facility still in ‘early stages,’ says park director
Olympia Parks, Arts & Recreation Director Paul Simmons informed the Olympia Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) that the aquatic facility construction is still in its early stages … more
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Local artist and children’s author Nikki McClure browses a copy of TRL's Grow-A-Reader early learning activity log. McClure created all of the artwork for the activity log. Thank you,
TRL’s Grow-A-Reader supports early learning
Parents and guardians can now track their children’s reading journey with an activity log that includes artwork from local artist and children’s author Nikki McClure, available at all 29 … more
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The Olympia Site Plan Review Committee held a presubmission conference for the proposed Nisqually Healing Center at 3663 Pacific Avenue SE on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. The building will house what the tribe calls a “Substance Use Disorder Integrated Care Clinic, to include “medication-assisted treatment” (MAT), basing it on “a successful model created by the Swinomish Tribe that has reduced deaths by 50 percent.”
Nisqually Indian Tribe proposing to build substance-abuse treatment clinic in Olympia
The Nisqually Indian Tribe proposed building a facility on a 53,660-square-foot parcel at 3663 Pacific Avenue SE during apresubmission conference with the the Olympia Site Plan Review Committee … more
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Olympia Regional Airport Senior Manager Warren Hendrickson held a public conversation on January 18, 2023, to answer questions about the Airport Master Plan Update due in coming weeks.
Airport manager addresses issues about expanding operations, noise pollution
Olympia Regional Airport Senior Manager Warren Hendrickson answered questions raised by the public during a public meeting yesterday. The Port of Olympia is completing its Airport Master Plan … more
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This is the iconic sign+wall at the Thurston County Courthouse
Applications for county housing advisory boards close in four days
Thurston County’s Regional Housing Council (RHC) announced that its application deadline for membership in two of its advisory boards would close on Monday, January 23. According to the RHC … more
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More than 30 residents showed up to oppose a planned housing for sex offenders in Tenino during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on January 17, 2023.
Tenino residents speak out against planned housing for sex offenders
More than 30 residents aired their opposition to a planned housing project for sex offenders in Tenino during the Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, January 17. Residents, composed … more
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The Olympia City Council passed a resolution supporting the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority ballot proposition No. 1 during the council meeting held Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
Olympia City Council supports regional fire authority ballot proposition
The Olympia City Council, on Tuesday, January 17, unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Olympia Tumwater Fire Authority ballot proposition No. 1 concerning the formation of a regional fire … more
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Tumwater’s Historic Preservation Commission member Dave Nicandri talked to the city council about the Cowlitz Trail.
Proposal for Cowlitz Trail to be added to Oregon Trail gets thumbs up from Tumwater
Tumwater City Council passed an ordinance supporting the addition of the Tumwater segment of the Cowlitz Trail to the Oregon National Historic Trail during a meeting held on Tuesday, January … more
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Tumwater’s water resources director Dan Smith presented to the city council a $500,000 Ecology grant.
Septic-to-sewer conversion program underway in Tumwater's Velkommen Park
Tumwater City Council authorized Mayor Debbie Sullivan to sign a grant agreement with the Department of Ecology (Ecology) to fund a septic-to-sewer conversion program at Velkommen Mobile Home Park … more
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